HS Code Reference
for Clothing & Textiles

The HS code for a t-shirt typically falls under Chapter 61 or 62. For knitted cotton t-shirts, the HS code is 6109.10. For woven cotton t-shirts, use 6206.30. The exact code depends on the material (cotton, polyester, wool) and construction (knitted vs woven). Always verify with your country's customs authority.

To find the HS code for your garment: 1) Identify the garment type (t-shirt, dress, trousers), 2) Determine the material (cotton, polyester, wool), 3) Check if it's knitted or woven, 4) Use the search box above to find matching codes, 5) Verify with your country's customs authority link provided below. The first 6 digits are standardized internationally.

The first 6 digits of the HS code are standardized globally by the World Customs Organization (WCO). However, digits beyond the 6th are country-specific. For example, the USA uses 10 digits (HTS codes), the UK uses 10 digits, the EU uses 8 digits (TARIC codes), Australia uses 8 digits, and Canada uses 10 digits. Duty rates and regulations also vary by country.

The main HS code chapters for clothing and textiles are: Chapter 50-60 (Silk, wool, cotton, other vegetable textiles, man-made filaments, man-made staple fibres), Chapter 61 (Knitted apparel), Chapter 62 (Woven apparel), Chapter 63 (Other made-up textile articles, including worn clothing). Use the search tool above to find specific codes.

Accurate HS code classification is critical because: 1) It determines the correct duty rate you must pay, 2) Incorrect classification can lead to customs delays, penalties, and fines, 3) Different materials have different duty rates (e.g., cotton vs polyester), 4) Some countries have preferential trade agreements that reduce duties for certain classifications. Always verify with official customs authorities.

Using the wrong HS code can trigger customs delays while the shipment is re-inspected, incorrect duty being charged (either overpaying or underpaying, with underpayment risking penalties and back-payment demands), and in repeated cases can flag your importer account for closer scrutiny on future shipments. Correcting a misclassification after goods have shipped is far more costly than verifying the code before production begins.

Legal responsibility for correct classification on import documentation typically rests with the importer of record, which is usually the buyer or their customs broker, not the factory. However, an experienced manufacturer should be able to confirm the correct 6-digit international code for what they're producing, since they know the exact fiber content and construction. Buyers should still verify the final country-specific code with their own customs broker before shipment.

SDF Clothing can confirm the correct 6-digit international HS code for any product we manufacture, based on the exact fiber content and construction of your order, as part of production documentation. For the final country-specific 8-10 digit code and duty rate, we recommend confirming with your customs broker or the relevant customs authority, since that final classification also depends on your specific import circumstances.